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With reference to Our Singer and Her Songs [book about Marjory Kennedy Fraser].

Business and administrative matters with reference to a fund to purchase furniture for a house at a university hall. Seeks Patrick Geddes' advice on two possible courses of action. Unfavourable remarks about the procrastination of Sir Arthur Rücker and Sir Edward Busk. Mention of Sir Thomas Barclay, Sir John Cockburn and [I.N.] Hellyer.

Refers to an article in the 'Manchester Guardian' to which Ross confesses some alarm as to the effect of Geddes' statement. Discusses Rhodes decline to preside at a public meeting, with the full sympathy of Sir William Muir. Discussion of possible views of Turner, Muir and Co. Seeks clarification from Geddes on what he is now proposing with reference to revival of Colonial Halls Scheme.

Business as in T-GED 9/1025. Reference to [University & City Association of London Ltd.], Thomas B. Whitson and [ ] Haldane. Includes draft reply by Patrick Geddes.

With further reference to More's Garden and Crosby Hall. Mention of J. Martin White on visit to Dundee.

With further reference to above business. The possibility of holding fortnightly symposium at University Hall, London during winter. Ross outlines some provisional plans, as discussed with [Edward] McGegan and suggests topic of Social Finance. Asks if Geddes and Victor Branford might be available for such a symposium. Mention of [William Richard Lethaby] and reference to the Outlook Tower.

Advises has enclosed item received from Stoddard Dewey [not extant] and discusses a note from George Herbert Perris detailing where Ross agrees with Perris in relation to arrangements for International Association business and the Paris Assembly, 1900. References to Thomas R. Marr, and Mr. Spearman.

Concerning the Chelsea Association. With reference to a scheme for building flats in Cheyne Walk, Chelsea.

With reference to future use of [More's Garden, Chelsea, and Crosby Hall], Mention of J. Martin White and [ ] Brady.

More specific details of financial state of University Hall, and specific terms which have to be met. Need for cash guarantees. Mention of [ ] White, [ ] Brady, [ ] Montague, [ ] Hellyer and Norman [Frippel].

Refers to Geddes' articles in the Tribune. Advises that Sir Thomas Barclay has agreed to be on a committee and Ross will seek his advice re University position. George Herbert Perris is still in Russia, discusses writing to Leonard Trelawny Hobhouse and to Percy Wallace. Mention of Sir John Cockburn, [ ] Humberstone, [ ] Debenham, and Sir D. Currie. Discusses arrangements and funding for Crosby Hall, halls of residence.

With reference to Paris International Assembly, financial and administrative details. Reference to amendments meeting minutes of Thomas R. Marr's meeting with the Town and Gown Association. Advises draft agreement enclosed [not extant]. Requests clarity on finances, particularly salaries, and remarks that he is 'out of pocket'. Discussion of the nomenclature of 'International Assembly Association' to define meaning of idea involved. Mention of [Lord] Lister. Subsequent actions recorded as annotations by Patrick Geddes.

Relating to financial and business transactions. Ross expresses regret at his feeling that he must resign (in what context is uncertain). Reference to N. B. and M. [North British and Marine], U. & C. A. [University and City Association of London Ltd.] and T. & G. [Town and Gown Association], Mention of Thomas Barnby Whitson, Andrew Herbertson and [J. Arthur] Thomson.

With further reference to financial and accommodation details of various properties in London. Ross believes that Patrick Geddes 'will have to be very careful about launching the Masque of Learning here' due to difficulties in making things known in the city without vast funding. Mention of J. Martin White and [ ] Brady. Reference to the state of Geddes's finances. Ross also suggests that 'synthetic ideas' of Patrick Geddes's should be expressed in concrete symbols and 'not by Diagrams on plane surfaces'.

A financial crisis and discussion of measures to alleviate and solve problems. Mention of [ ] Montague, [Norman Frippel], [ ] Brady, Victor Branford, T. B. Whitson, Sir James Crichton-Brown, [ ] Hellyer, J. Martin White and London County Council.